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my dad had a heart attack at age 48, and so did my sister. They both smoked excessively for years. My mom had to have 2 stents at age 70. What are my risks? I have never smoked and I exercise 3 days a week. My blood pressure is good.
I am 5'8" 160 pounds.
Hi, If your family members have heart attack is young age you have more risk of having cardiovascular disease that others without heredity. But risks are not defined only with heredity, if you have heredity risks you should work on excluding others. So let's see what we have. From other risk factors; you don't smoke you are not overweight you exercise regularly perfect I would advise you to check serum cholesterol. It is also risk factor, you should do your best to have low cholesterol level.
Take care
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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Are Heart Attack Risks Hereditary?
Hi, If your family members have heart attack is young age you have more risk of having cardiovascular disease that others without heredity. But risks are not defined only with heredity, if you have heredity risks you should work on excluding others. So let s see what we have. From other risk factors; you don t smoke you are not overweight you exercise regularly perfect I would advise you to check serum cholesterol. It is also risk factor, you should do your best to have low cholesterol level. Take care In case of further questions don t hesitate to ask Regards,